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The Lyme Trust

03067374

active
private limited guarant nsc limited exemption
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

37 London Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1LN
Incorporated 12/06/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/10/2025

Due 24/10/2026

On track

Industry

87200
Residential care activities for mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disabilities

Officers

Kathleen Ann Smith

director · Since 17/02/2000

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

Paul Anthony Lomas

director · Since 05/12/2019

British · England · Age 69

Marie Faichney

secretary · Since 08/12/2021

Marie Faichney

director · Since 25/01/2024

British · England · Age 58

Victoria Leanne Leon

director · Since 29/04/2026

English · England · Age 41

John Hill

director · Since 06/05/2026

British · England · Age 64

Former

Oliver Rowe

director · Resigned 31/12/2015

Julian Spencer Lewis

director · Resigned 28/02/2020

Richard Anthony Fazackerley

director · Resigned 05/12/2020

Catherine Jane Redman

secretary · Resigned 05/12/2020

Marie Faichney

director · Resigned 08/12/2021

Paul Lomas

secretary · Resigned 08/12/2021

Norman Howard Ecclestone

director · Resigned 28/06/2022

Joshua Joseph Adam Pearson

director · Resigned 22/06/2023

Graham Thomson

director · Resigned 18/03/2025

Leigh Wilbraham

director · Resigned 18/03/2025

Susan Carol Perry

director · Resigned 06/05/2026

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 12/05/2020Registered 26/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 24/06/2015Registered 24/06/2015
charge
outstanding

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 20/12/2007Registered 08/01/2008
charge
outstanding

THE CHARITY BANK LIMITED

Created 20/12/2007Registered 08/01/2008

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-10

Active

typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-06-10

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line137 London Road
2026-06-10

37 LONDON ROAD

post townStaffordshire
2026-06-10

STAFFORDSHIRE

CompanyRankvs 98+ SIC 87200 peers
68

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.68× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£589k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£587k

Working capital

Current Assets

£647k

Current Liabilities

£61k

Fixed Assets

£805k

Debtors

£59k

21avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£540k
NI contributions£42k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£21k
Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Interest receivable£6k
Signed by P A LomasPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202510.68

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.